EnergyEdge has pledged 50 trees to support the Trees for Tigers habitat restoration initiative at the Sungai Yu Ecological Corridor in Pahang — in partnership with the Malaysian Conservation Collective (MyCC) and the Singapore Wildcat Action Group (SWAG).
KUALA LUMPUR, 28 MAY 2026 — Fewer than 150 Malayan Tigers remain in the wild today, making the species one of the most critically endangered big cats on earth. In response to this urgent conservation challenge, EnergyEdge has pledged 50 trees towards the restoration of vital Malayan Tiger habitat at the Sungai Yu Ecological Corridor in Pahang, through the Trees for Tigers initiative run in partnership with the Malaysian Conservation Collective (MyCC) and the Singapore Wildcat Action Group (SWAG).
About Trees for Tigers — Habitat Restoration at Sungai Yu
Trees for Tigers is a habitat restoration initiative focused on the Sungai Yu Ecological Corridor in Pahang — the last remaining linkage connecting the two largest forests in Peninsular Malaysia. The corridor is of critical strategic importance for large mammals including the Malayan Tiger and the endangered Asian Elephant and provides a vital migration pathway for a wide range of other threatened wildlife: leopards, clouded leopards, dholes, sun bears, tapirs, sambar deer, gaur, and pangolins.
Without intervention, habitat fragmentation from deforestation and human encroachment continues to shrink the range available to tigers and the prey they depend on. Reforestation and corridor restoration — through initiatives like Trees for Tigers — help reconnect key habitats, aiding in the fight for the long-term survival of the Malayan Tiger. Each tree is raised and planted by a member of the local Bateq indigenous community.
The Conservation Awareness Programme That Started It All
EnergyEdge’s pledge followed a conservation awareness programme held at the company’s Kuala Lumpur office on 19 December 2025. The session featured a 30-minute briefing on the state of Malayan Tiger conservation in Malaysia, followed by a 50-minute screening of Malaysia’s Last Tigers — a documentary produced by RIMAU, a Malaysian wildlife conservation NGO.
The programme brought home the scale of the crisis facing Malaysia’s tigers and the practical ways in which organisations can contribute — from habitat restoration funding to field conservation support. The 50-tree pledge contributes to the Trees for Tigers initiative’s broader goal of planting 1,000 trees in 2026 — and EnergyEdge intends to keep building on it.
A Message from EnergyEdge’s Leadership
“Malaysia has fewer than 150 Malayan Tigers left in the wild. When that reality became clear to our team during the awareness session, we knew we had to act. This 50-tree contribution to the Sungai Yu Ecological Corridor is our first step — and the company hopes it will encourage other organisations in the energy sector to take theirs.”
— Ms. Malina, Director, EnergyEdge
Join the Movement: Trek for Tigers with MyCC
Trek for Tigers is a citizen conservation programme organised by MyCC. The programme invites members of the public to join anti-poaching surveillance walks through the Sungai Yu Ecological Corridor — contributing directly to tiger habitat protection by monitoring the forest, checking trail cameras, and reporting signs of illegal activity such as poaching and snaring.
Participants also have the opportunity to interact with the Bateq indigenous community, learn about local conservation challenges, and experience one of Malaysia’s most important forest ecosystems firsthand.
EnergyEdge encourages its staff and professional community to explore the programme and take advantage of special discounts, subject to terms and conditions. Interested participants may enquire with MyCC or SWAG and quote the referral code ENERGYEDGETREK to enjoy the offer.
Trek for Tigers — 2026 Departure Dates
All trips run Saturday to Monday (3 days, 2 nights). Available dates for 2026:
- 13–15 June 2026
- 11–13 July 2026
- 15–17 August 2026
- 19–21 September 2026
- 31 October – 2 November 2026
- 28–30 November 2026
Customised departures are also available for private groups of six or more participants.
To book your spot in the programme or request for more information, email MyCC at [email protected] or SWAG at [email protected].
ABOUT MyCC — MALAYSIAN CONSERVATION COLLECTIVE
The Malaysian Conservation Collective (MyCC) works to protect the critically endangered Malayan Tiger and restore habitats at the Sungai Yu Ecological Corridor. MyCC organises the Trees for Tigers habitat restoration initiative and the Trek for Tigers citizen conservation programme. Follow MyCC: @myccfortigers on Instagram.
ABOUT SWAG — SINGAPORE WILDCAT ACTION GROUP
The Singapore Wildcat Action Group (SWAG) is a group of passionate volunteers who promote all wildcats and raise funds for their conservation. SWAG’s two major projects focus on the mainland leopard cat in Singapore and the Malayan Tiger. SWAG is a project partner for Trek for Tigers and conducts pre-trip briefings for participants. Follow SWAG: @swag.cat.sg on Instagram.
Frequently Asked Questions
EnergyEdge has pledged 50 trees to support Malayan Tiger habitat restoration. The trees will help restore the Sungai Yu Ecological Corridor in Pahang.
The Sungai Yu Ecological Corridor links two major forest areas in Peninsular Malaysia. Therefore, it gives tigers and other wildlife a safer route to move, feed, and breed.
Trees for Tigers is a habitat restoration programme focused on Sungai Yu. Through this initiative, trees are planted to restore damaged forest areas and reconnect wildlife habitats.
Fewer than 150 Malayan Tigers remain in the wild. As a result, habitat restoration is vital for their long-term survival.
Trek for Tigers is a citizen conservation programme by Malaysian Conservation Collective (MyCC). Participants join forest walks, monitor signs of poaching, and support tiger habitat protection.
People can support the initiative by joining Trek for Tigers or learning more from MyCC and SWAG. In addition, organisations can contribute to habitat restoration efforts like Trees for Tigers.